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Middle School Holds Spirit Week

Western Wayne Middle School students couldn’t hide that Wildcat Pride during the week of May 9 through May 13.  They had a variety of dress-up days such as character day and Rockstar day to show their school spirit throughout the week ending with the school’s traditional spirit games celebration for students in grades 6 through 12.  Students enjoyed playing a variety of games including dodgeball, minute-to-win-it games, and musical chairs, among others.  All of the students enjoyed this bonding exercise with their classmates and look forward to the rest of their end-of-year activities.

LifeNet of New York Visits Western Wayne Students

On May 20, 2022 students at the Western Wayne High School and Middle School complex were visited by the LifeNet of New York Helicopter crew. Students had the opportunity to watch the helicopter land on campus and then were greeted by the crew members. Two life flight nurses and the helicopter pilot spent time with the kids describing the educational pathway that led them to a career in life flight. Students then had the opportunity to tour the helicopter, learn about the care that can be administered in flight, the mechanics of the helicopter and the logistics of life flight. This invaluable experience allowed students to see potential careers in medicine and aviation. Students used their scientific background knowledge to ask great questions and learn more about this life saving career. Students then enjoyed lunch sponsored by the WW Science Club and watched the helicopter take off. The experience was organized and presented by the Western Wayne Education Foundation which is supported financially by local business EITC donations. For more information about the Western Wayne Education Foundation please email wweducationfoundation@gmail.com. For more information about LifeNet of New York please visit https://lifenetny.com/index.html
Thank you to all of the faculty and staff who made this visit possible.

Music Students Attend PMEA All-State Festival

From left: seniors Hudson Malinowski and Jenny Guadagno.

This past April, seniors Hudson Malinowski and Jenny Guadagno represented Western Wayne at the PMEA All-State festival for exemplary high school musicians. Following a series of virtual auditions and progression through the District and Region festivals, the two clarinet players qualified to attend the first in-person All-State festival since 2019! Hudson was selected as one of only four clarinets to perform in the orchestra, while Jenny was selected as a member of the concert band. 

Both students have been heavily involved in music over the years. Hudson has previously been accepted to the NAfME All-Eastern Concert Band, an ensemble consisting of select students across eleven states, and has qualified for District and Region Band for three years and Orchestra for two years. She currently serves as one of the drum majors for the Western Wayne Marching Band and plans to attend Mount Holyoke College to study music education. Jenny has qualified for District and Region Band for one year on flute and for one year on clarinet. She is a section leader and an officer of the Western Wayne Marching Band and plans to attend Case Western Reserve University with a minor in music.  The two are proud to have performed in the All-State ensembles and are grateful for all of the support they have received throughout their musical careers to achieve this.

WVIA presented PBS Kids in the Classroom

WVIA presented PBS Kids in the Classroom on at EverGreen Elementary on May 11, 12 and 17 to students in grades kindergarten through second grade. This program offered allows an educator from WVIA to come into the classroom and present a lesson about a PBS kids show. The lessons this year were based on animal habitats. Students picture here at from Miss Getz’s kindergarten class.

Western Wayne to Host Annual Art Exhibit/Spring Concert on May 14

Western Wayne High School visual artists and  musicians are coming together this Saturday, May 14th in an exhibition of the arts.  The annual art show exhibit will start at 1 p.m. in the Western Wayne High School gym. This will be followed by the High School Chorus and Band concert beginning at 3 p.m. in the Veteran’s Memorial Auditorium. All of Saturday’s events are free to the public.  

EverGreen Elementary hosts Title I Awards Night

EverGreen Elementary hosted this year’s Title I Awards Night for our students from Robert D. Wilson Elementary and EverGreen Elementary who completed the Title 1 program. Dinner was served while our amazing speaker, Betty Lawson read a book aloud. “Ms. Betty” is the librarian at the Honesdale Library in Honesdale and became famous for her bedtime stories she read, virtually, during Covid. She also gave our families tips and tricks to get our children to talk about their day in a meaningful way that builds connections in our brains. We also learned when a child is born, they have as many brain cells as stars in the Milky Way. We had a great turnout, and the night ran smoothly thanks to our energetic, caring, and motivated Title I teachers who organized the entire event. Thank you to Mrs. Malec, Mrs. Daniels, and Mrs. Vinton for a very special evening.

Western Wayne Drama Club Takes Field Trip

Western Wayne Drama Club students saw The Ritz Theater in Scranton’s production of Little Women the musical on the evening of Saturday, May 7.  The students enjoyed the musical rendition of this well-known classic.  Row one, from left: Becca Boots, Kenzie Kennedy, Phoebe Schmitt, Luis Appollonio, and Mikayla Fullone.  Row two, from left:  Haley Strocchia, club secretary; Madison Trapanese, Colette Schmitt,  and Kat Shumski.  Row three, from left:  Liv Benson, Hayley Cordero, Brynn Mazurick, Alex Fullone, and Rae Christopher.. Row four, from left:  Nate Conway, club president; Robert Scramuzza, club public relations; B. Flannery, club treasurer; Jocilyn Brungard, and Amanda David.

RDW PTA treats teachers to breakfast/lunch for Teacher Appreciation Week

Let’s TACO ‘bout the amazing teachers at Robert D. Wilson Elementary School! The RDW PTA treated the teachers to breakfast and lunch for Teacher Appreciation Week. Monday was a continental breakfast of bagels, muffins, danish, and a make your own yogurt parfait bar. Thursday’s lunch was a fiesta with an assorted taco bar with all the trimmings. Thank you for all you do for our children everyday!